Maria Leaves Puerto Rico in the Dark

Although managing to escape most of Hurricane Irma’s fury, yesterday Puerto Rico was ravaged by Hurricane Maria, the most powerful storm to strike the island in almost a century. The island was left without electricity and towns were plagued by flashfloods and mudslides. Heavy rain pounded mercilessly from early morning until evening. “There has been nothing like this,” said Ramón Lopez, a military veteran who lives on the northern coast near San Juan, the capital. “It was the fury. It didn’t stop.”

Number of Deaths in Mexico Increasing

The death tollin the Mexican earthquake rose to more than 200, including at least 30 children who died in a school collapse. It’s expected to climb higher. Rescue workers are still desperately searching for survivors among the debris. According to the army, there are still at least five children under the rubble of the Enrique Rebsamen school.This video shows the terrifying moments as the earth shook.

Elections in Germany

Chancellor Angela Merkel loves to tell her voters they are living in the best Germany ever and that she is the guarantee that things will not change. But the disparity betweenrich and poor has widened during her 12 years in power, leaving nearly 16 percent of the population at risk of poverty.

Temer indicted

Seven Supreme Court justices voted to send the second indictment of Michel Temer to the lower house of Congress. Three justices still have to vote, but there is no doubt they will also be in favor of this decision. The indictment is expected to be voted by Congress towards the end of October.

Troops in Rio?

Rio de Janeiro, in turmoil from the overwhelming violence, especially in Rocinha, asked the Armed Forces to reinforce the city’s security, in over 100 points in the city. The Brazilian Minister of Defense stated he will not comply with this request.